November 2016
Arriva North East
Photograph by Steven Hodgson, John Soutar and Mark McCann
This vehicle has gained "MAX" branding, with sub-branding for service X46 (Durham - Crook - Tow Law).
September 2016
Arriva North East
Photograph by emdjt42
Following repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has entered service at Belmont Depot.
January 2016
Arriva North East
Following the loss of the 159 service to Abellio in November 2015; this vehicle, which was previously in the fleet of Arriva London as fleet number VLA150, has been released for cascade and has been acquired by Arriva North East. It is currently undergoing preparation for service within the Arriva North East fleet, and is being repainted and refurbished to "MAX" specification.